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Geocomp Inc. Announces the Retirement of Founder Dr. W. Allen Marr
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Headshot of W. Allen Marr Geocomp, Inc. announces the retirement of its founder, Dr. W. Allen Marr, PE, PhD, NAE, marking the close of more than 50 years of technical leadership. ACTON, MA, UNITED...
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Government moves ahead with plans for single construction industry regulator
Government moves ahead with plans for single construction industry regulator
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Aims underway to make Wales the fastest place in the UK to deliver infrastructure
A new process to speed up planning procedures for large-scale infrastructure developments has been introduced in Wales this week
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The Planner Essay: Sustainable for whom? Rethinking the rural planning balance
Current thinking about sustainable development does a disservice to rural communities, argues Steve Hesmondhalgh
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PBSA granted permission in Glasgow’s West End
A student accommodation development in Glasgow has been unanimously supported by councillors at planning committee.
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PIB receives Royal Assent
The planning and infrastructure bill has today (18 December) received Royal Assent.
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Wicklow development refused due to lapsed development plan
A development for 130 homes in Wicklow has been refused by An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) owing to a flaw in the local development plan.
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Policy to extend support for renewable energy development introduced in Northern Ireland
A new regional strategic planning policy to govern low-carbon and renewable energy development has been published in Northern Ireland.
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Appeal: Grey belt housing scheme succeeds at second attempt
Up to 120 homes have been approved on grey belt land in Buckinghamshire, after the High Court quashed a previous appeal decision that refused the homes.
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Companies fined for working at height safety breaches
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Two companies in New South Wales have received hefty fines in recent weeks because of serious breaches of workplace safety regulations with regard to working at height.
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Victoria unveils details of $11.5 billion in funding for Melbourne’s biggest rail project
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Property developers, new home buyers and commercial businesses who operate in new precinct developments associated with Melbourne’s biggest railway construction project will need to contribute...
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2026 Oracle Construction Predictions: Cloud as the Foundation AI the Brain Data the Lifeblood
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Site automation, agentic artificial intelligence and cloud connectivity will continue to change the role of the contractor from one of builder to conductor of all construction processes in 2026.
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As EPA moves to fast-track data centers some cities are moving to slow them down
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
The EPA is streamlining Clean Air Act permitting to accelerate development. Will local communities pay the price?
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Universal Studios theme park given planning permission for site near Bedford
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
The green light has been given for the UK’s first Universal Studios park, with construction set to begin ahead of a planned 2031 opening
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Webstar Closes on 10-Acre Site for Forge Atlanta City’s Largest Mixed-Use Development
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Webstar Technology Group has closed on a 10-acre parcel in downtown Atlanta, clearing the way for what the developer says will be the city’s largest ...Read moreThe postWebstar Closes on 10-Acre...
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Late payment reform’s Catch-22
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
The government closed its consultation on payment times and retentions reform in October, as the latest attempt to solve a problem that has been the subject of debate in the construction sector for...
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Clarion turnover down ‘due to sales market’
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
G15 landlord reports higher surplus and increases spend on existing homes and development in half-year report
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Alberta-Ottawa agreement on methane targets stokes dismay for some relief for others
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
CALGARY, ALTA. — The prospect of building a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast has garnered most of the attention since Ottawa and Alberta announced their sweeping energy accord late last...
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Weston reduces pre-tax loss as it moves into build-to-rent market
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Housing developer increases turnover but remains in the red
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Over a quarter of social housing blocks with critical fire safety defect may not be remediated by 2030 says regulator
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Of the affected buildings reported by landlords in RSH’s latest survey, only 72% are due to be fixed within the next five years
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Vancouver council approves actions to support delivery of more than 20000 homes
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
VANCOUVER — Vancouver City Council has approved a suite of actions aimed at making it easier to build homes. Updates will reduce development costs and keep more housing projects moving forward...
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Building Safety Act review planned for 2027
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Landmark legislation around building safety will be reviewed in 2027 - five years after it was introduced, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced yesterday. The...
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Construction disputes in the Americas more about scope than time money
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Consultancy HKA’s 2025 CRUX report found the region is doing better when it comes to claims arising from schedule and budget than the rest of the world.
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Graham appointed for £59m Loughborough student accommodation job
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Graham has secured a £59m contract to deliver new student housing at Loughborough University’s East Midlands campus. The scheme, approved by Charnwood Borough Council, will create 552 en-suite,...
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Police arrest 30 in illegal working raid on construction site over
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Police have arrested 30 people in a raid on a construction site to tackle illegal workers. Officers from Wiltshire Police said they joined Home Office enforcement officials in the raid on Tuesday (16...
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Extension granted for £600m Scottish civil engineering framework
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
The Scottish Government has extended its flagship civil engineering framework by up to four years, despite no work being awarded through it since its launch. The Civil Engineering Framework...
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‘Ant and Dec’ of construction awards vows to quadruple mentors for women
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
When Manchester-based Gallaway Construction’s chief executive Renee Preston was named the ‘Winner of Winners’ for inspiring women at the start of the year she had never won an award before. But...
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Administrators for Henry Group Holdings receive £141.15m in claims
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
Administrators for Henry Group Holdings (HGH) have received claims totalling £141.15m from unsecured creditors. London-headquartered HGH, which was incorporated in 2016 and solely owned by Mark...
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More construction roles could face licensing and registration
Publish date: Thu, 18 December 2025
The government is considering introducing mandatory registration and licensing for additional roles across the construction sector as part of its overhaul of professional oversight in the built...
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